This is a painting of the 12th Earl of Derby by Gainsborough Dupont, nephew of renowned artist Thomas Gainsborough. In 1780, the Earl founded England’s Epsom Derby, namesake of the Kentucky Derby.

PHOTO: Photos from The Kentucky Derby Museum

These are ankle boots worn by 1875 Kentucky Derby winner Aristides during his racing career.

PHOTO: Photos from The Kentucky Derby Museum

This is a program for the 1878 Ten Broeck/Mollie McCarthy match race at Churchill Downs, one of the most anticipated races in the history of the track up to that point.

PHOTO: Photos from The Kentucky Derby Museum

This silk purse from the 1891 Kentucky Derby, presented to winning owner Kinzea Stone, held the money, or “purse”, for winning the race.

PHOTO: Photos from The Kentucky Derby Museum

This poker set belonged to long-time Churchill Downs executive Matt Winn, who is often credited with making the Kentucky Derby the international event it is today.

PHOTO: Photos from The Kentucky Derby Museum

This 1940 official mint julep glass is recognized as one of the rarest since the inception of the collectible in 1938.

PHOTO: Photos from The Kentucky Derby Museum

Trainer H.A. “Jimmy” Jones received this Triple Crown Trophy in recognition of Citation’s sweep of the Kentucky Derby, Preakness Stakes and Belmont Stakes in 1948.

PHOTO: Photos from The Kentucky Derby Museum

Items such as this circa 1930s Kentucky Derby dice game can be seen in the Kentucky Derby Museum’s 2014 exhibit “Horse Play,” featuring toys and games related to the Kentucky Derby and Thoroughbred racing.

PHOTO: Photos from The Kentucky Derby Museum

Legendary jockey Bill Shoemaker received the George Woolf Award in 1951. Named in honor of jockey George Woolf, the award recognizes jockeys that exhibit the highest level of character. Jockeys are selected by a vote of their peers.

PHOTO: Photos from The Kentucky Derby Museum

Bill Shoemaker received this trophy in recognition of his first Kentucky Derby victory aboard Swaps in 1955. He won the race three additional times: 1959, 1965 and 1986.

PHOTO: Photos from The Kentucky Derby Museum

This Shoemaker Racing Stables jacket commemorates Bill Shoemaker’s second career as a trainer.

PHOTO: Photos from The Kentucky Derby Museum

This white suit is believed to have been worn by Bill Shoemaker for his famous American Express ad campaign with basketball star Wilt Chamberlain.

PHOTO: Photos from The Kentucky Derby Museum

Diane Crump, the first female jockey to ride in the Kentucky Derby in 1970, wore these riding boots during her career.

PHOTO: Photos from The Kentucky Derby Museum

This is the 1925 Kentucky Derby Gold Cup won by Flying Ebony. It is the second to ever be presented and the oldest known in existence.

PHOTO: Photos from The Kentucky Derby Museum

This Lionstone decanter commemorates Cannonade’s victory in the 100th Kentucky Derby in 1974.

This is a painting of the 12th Earl of Derby by Gainsborough Dupont, nephew of renowned artist Thomas Gainsborough. In 1780, the Earl founded England’s Epsom Derby, namesake of the Kentucky Derby.

PHOTO: Photos from The Kentucky Derby Museum

These are ankle boots worn by 1875 Kentucky Derby winner Aristides during his racing career.

PHOTO: Photos from The Kentucky Derby Museum

This is a program for the 1878 Ten Broeck/Mollie McCarthy match race at Churchill Downs, one of the most anticipated races in the history of the track up to that point.

PHOTO: Photos from The Kentucky Derby Museum

This silk purse from the 1891 Kentucky Derby, presented to winning owner Kinzea Stone, held the money, or “purse”, for winning the race.

PHOTO: Photos from The Kentucky Derby Museum

This poker set belonged to long-time Churchill Downs executive Matt Winn, who is often credited with making the Kentucky Derby the international event it is today.

PHOTO: Photos from The Kentucky Derby Museum

This 1940 official mint julep glass is recognized as one of the rarest since the inception of the collectible in 1938.

PHOTO: Photos from The Kentucky Derby Museum

Trainer H.A. “Jimmy” Jones received this Triple Crown Trophy in recognition of Citation’s sweep of the Kentucky Derby, Preakness Stakes and Belmont Stakes in 1948.

PHOTO: Photos from The Kentucky Derby Museum

Items such as this circa 1930s Kentucky Derby dice game can be seen in the Kentucky Derby Museum’s 2014 exhibit “Horse Play,” featuring toys and games related to the Kentucky Derby and Thoroughbred racing.

PHOTO: Photos from The Kentucky Derby Museum

Legendary jockey Bill Shoemaker received the George Woolf Award in 1951. Named in honor of jockey George Woolf, the award recognizes jockeys that exhibit the highest level of character. Jockeys are selected by a vote of their peers.

PHOTO: Photos from The Kentucky Derby Museum

Bill Shoemaker received this trophy in recognition of his first Kentucky Derby victory aboard Swaps in 1955. He won the race three additional times: 1959, 1965 and 1986.

PHOTO: Photos from The Kentucky Derby Museum

This Shoemaker Racing Stables jacket commemorates Bill Shoemaker’s second career as a trainer.

PHOTO: Photos from The Kentucky Derby Museum

This white suit is believed to have been worn by Bill Shoemaker for his famous American Express ad campaign with basketball star Wilt Chamberlain.

PHOTO: Photos from The Kentucky Derby Museum

Diane Crump, the first female jockey to ride in the Kentucky Derby in 1970, wore these riding boots during her career.

PHOTO: Photos from The Kentucky Derby Museum

This is the 1925 Kentucky Derby Gold Cup won by Flying Ebony. It is the second to ever be presented and the oldest known in existence.

PHOTO: Photos from The Kentucky Derby Museum

This Lionstone decanter commemorates Cannonade’s victory in the 100th Kentucky Derby in 1974.